![]() ![]() He wields such minor mannerisms - a snarled lip, a dubious squint, a mischievous smirk - to massive effect. His storytelling is dynamic, as characters often bound beyond panel borders, but he truly excels at facial expressions. That’s not to say that this volume is light on plot: someone has hired assassins to kill the Rat Queens, and they encounter some precarious situations as they try to uncover the culprit.Īs engrossing as the plot is, Roc Upchurch’s art brings all of these personalities to life. ![]() ![]() It doesn’t matter if they’re fighting trolls, stabbing mercenaries or just angering the townsfolk, watching them interact with the world is where the fun is. ![]() Wiebe has crafted a cast that’s rowdy, sarcastic and intensely loyal, like a magic-infused roller derby squad bashing its way through Middle-earth. While there’s no shortage of action, the personalities of the Queens drive the book. Collecting the first five issues of the acclaimed new series, trade paperback Sass and Sorcery is a solid introduction to the group’s raunchy, sword-swinging escapades, and with a comic this fun to read, the larger dose is welcome. There’s Hannah, the spell-casting hot head Violet, the beardless warrior dwarf Dee, a divine sorceress who left the squid-worshipping cult that raised her and Betty, the cute-as-a-button thief with a penchant for candy and magic mushrooms. Meet the Rat Queens, a group of foul-mouthed badasses who brawl as hard as they party, and they do both with style. ![]()
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